Sri Lanka’s Worker Remittances Reach USD 7.19 Billion in First 11 Months of 2025
Sri Lanka recorded USD 673.4 million in workers’ remittances in November 2025, bringing total inflows for the first eleven months of the year to USD 7.19 billion, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The…
India delivers 17 types of essential medicines requested by Sri Lanka
The Government of India on Sunday donated a consignment of 17 types of essential medicines along with more than 14,200 kilograms of dry food items to Sri Lanka, following a request made by Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr….
Minister Bimal inspects damaged Balana section of Upcountry railway line
Railway lines across Sri Lanka have suffered severe damage due to landslides and flooding caused by the prevailing disaster situation, authorities said. Transport and Highways Minister Bimal Rathnayake visited the “Balana” section of the Upcountry railway line to inspect damage…
Weather: Rain to increase from 16th
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 15 DECEMBER 2025: Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 14 December 2025 Under the influence of an Easterly wave, showery conditions are expected to enhance to some extent over the island from December 16th Several spells of showers will…
10 killed in shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach (Video)
Australian police confirmed that 10 people have been killed, including a man believed to be one of the shooters, following a shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday. New South Wales Police said the incident involved two male attackers. One suspected…
Australia: At least 10 killed in Bondi Beach shooting
Australian Police say there have been at least 10 people killed following a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. One shooter was killed while another is in custody. Authorities say there is no longer an active threat…
Pipeline leak at Colombo Port triggers cleanup operation
A fuel leak has been reported from a pipeline connected to the first buoy used for fuel unloading at the Colombo Port, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said. In a statement, the CPC said fuel unloading through the affected pipeline…
President commissions new naval officers, pays tribute to Navy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the commissioning and passing-out parade at the Trincomalee Naval and Maritime Academy yesterday (13), emphasizing the importance of unity and dedication in rebuilding the nation after the recent disaster. He paid tribute to the Sri…
UAE relief team departs Sri Lanka after concluding humanitarian mission
The UAE Relief Team has departed Sri Lanka following the successful completion of its humanitarian mission, carried out in response to the severe impact of Cyclone and subsequent landslides. The deployment formed part of the United Arab Emirates’ emergency response…
Vehicle destroyed in fire on Southern Expressway
A motor vehicle travelling on the Southern Expressway caught fire near the 170.1 kilometre post this morning (14), police said. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire, however no injuries were reported. Expressway security personnel and fire services responded…